didn't read the article yet...

but i agree with Joeprim --- that it is not good, should be illegal and punishable, but NOT the same as DUI --- and the California law seems pretty appropriate. but to put the same severe penalties on a drunk cyclist as a drunk motorist who is MUCH greater of a danger to others, just doesn't make sense. stealikng a stick of gun is not treated the same as armed bank robbery and so should drunk cycling alos not be treated like operating a deadly massive high-speep weapon (auto) when drunk.